fitting
fitting Lexical Profile
fitting Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Appropriate, suitable, or proper for a particular situation or circumstance.
"The grand memorial service was a fitting tribute to the beloved community leader."
• noun
A small detachable part, accessory, or component used to connect or complete a larger piece of equipment, machinery, plumbing, or furniture.
"The plumber had to replace a worn brass fitting under the kitchen sink to stop the leak."
The process or an instance of trying on clothes that are being made or altered to ensure they fit correctly.
"She arrived early at the tailor's shop for the final fitting of her wedding dress."
• Rhymes for fitting
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'fitting', formed by combining the verb 'fit' (to be suitable or proper) with the present participle and noun-forming suffix '-ing'.
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